The 2012 Preakness was billed as a rematch between Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another and runner-up Bodemeister. It was exactly that. In the end, I’ll Have Another went on to win the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. His next stop is the Belmont Stakes in New York for a chance to win the Triple Crown in June. The last Triple Crown winner was Affirmed in 1978.

Take a look at I’ll Have Another from his Kentucky Derby win to training at Pimlico Race Course and his Preakness Stakes win.

Mario Gutierrez is congratulated by Dennis O’Neill after riding I’ll Have Another to win the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 19, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Mario Gutierrez is congratulated by Jack Sisterson after riding I’ll Have Another to win the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 19, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Mario Gutierrez the jockey for I’ll Have Another, wins the 137th Preakness. He is congratulated by assistant trainer Jack Sisterson after the race. 137th Preakness at Pimlico Race Track. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)

A member of I’ll Have Another’s group celebrates after winning the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. (Maxwell Kruger/US Presswire)

I’ll Have Another ridden by Mario Gutierrez comes ahead at the finish to beat Bodemeister ridden by Mike Smith to win the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 19, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, crosses the finish line ahead of Boedmeister, ridden by Mike Smith, to win the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 19, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

The finish of the 137th Preakness Stakes with I’ll Have Another beating Bodemeister at the finish line. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

Mario Guttierez (9) aboard I’ll Have Another wins the the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. (Mitch Stringer/US Presswire)

I’ll Have Another (9) overtakes Bodemeister (7) in the final stretch to win the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturdday, May 19, 2012, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Jerry Jackson/Baltimore Sun)

I’ll Have Another with jockey Mario Gutierrez in the irons (L) and Bodemeister with jockey Mike Smith in the irons drive for the finish during the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 19, 2012. (Gary Cameron/Reuters)

I’ll Have Another (left) over-takes Bodemeister at the finish. (Gene Sweeney Jr./Baltimore Sun)

I’ll Have Another (L) with jockey Mario Gutierrez passes Bodemeister with jockey Mike E. Smith to win the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 19, 2012. (Mike Segar/Reuters)

I’ll Have Another #9 ridden by Mario Gutierrez beats Bodemeister #7 ridden by Mike E. Smith at the finish line to win the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 19, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Spectators cast shadows on the sandy track as Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another (9), second from left horse, Optimizer (11) and the field of eleven horses breaks out of the starting gate in the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Sat, May. 19, 2012. (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun Staff)

The field of eleven horses, including Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another (9) breaks out of the starting gate in the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Sat, May. 19, 2012. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another gets a kiss from Benjamin Perez as he waits for a bath after a Friday morning workout at Pimlico Race Course. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)

Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another is bathed after a morning workout in preparation for the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 18, 2012. (Patrick Smith/Reuters)

Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another is bathed after a morning workout in preparation for the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 18, 2012. (Patrick Smith/Reuters)

The tack of I’ll Have Another sits outside the barn after the horse trained at Pimlico Race Course on May 16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Exercise rider Jonny Garcia takes I’ll Have Another over the track in preparation for the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another gets a bath following a workout over the track in preparation for the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another gets a bath after training on the track in preparation for the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Exercise rider Jonny Garcia takes I’ll Have Another over the track in preparation for the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Getty Images)

Exercise rider Jonny Garcia takes I’ll Have Another over the track in preparation for the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another is worked out by exercise rider Johnny Garcia at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 16, 2012. (Patrick Smith/Reuters)

Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another is worked out by exercise rider Johnny Garcia at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, May 16, 2012. (Patrick Smith/Reuters)

Exercise rider Jonny Garcia walks I’ll Have Another to the track in preparation for the 137th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 16, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Exercise rider, Johnny Garcia leaves the Pimlico Stakes Barn with Kentucky Derby winner, I’ll Have Another, as they head out for their morning workout at Pimlico Race Course on May 10, 2012. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)

Mario Gutierrez aboard I’ll Have Another celebrates after winning the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. (Brian Spurlock/US Presswire)

I’ll Have Another is paraded down the front stretch after winning the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. (Brian Spurlock/US Presswire)

Mario Gutierrez celebrates atop I’ll Have Another rounds turn three during the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012. (Jayme Price/Getty Images)

Mario Gutierrez celebrates atop I’ll Have Another after winning the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Mario Gutierrez celebrates atop I’ll Have Another after winning the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby ahead of Bodemeister ridden by Mike Smith at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012. (Travis Lindquist/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another with jockey Mario Gutierrez in the irons wins the 138th Kentucky Derby ahead of Bodemeister at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky May 5, 2012. (Nellie Hertenstein/Reuters)

I’ll Have Another, with jockey Mario Guitierrez onboard, races toward the finish line of 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Mario Gutierrez (L) comes down the final stretch atop I’ll Have Another ahead of Bodemeister ridden by Mike Smith at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

The field comes down the final stretch during the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

The field comes down the front stretch during the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012. (Elsa/Getty Images)

The field comes down the back stretch during the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012. (Jayme Price/Getty Images)

The field comes out of the gate to start the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The field comes out of the gate to start the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2012. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another trains in preparation for the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2012. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another trains in preparation for the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Elsa/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another, held by Cesar Atilano and groomed by Inocancio Diaz Tapia, is bathed after the morning exercise session in preparation for the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 29, 2012. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

I’ll Have Another holds off Bodemeister to win 2012 Preakness
By Chris Korman, The Baltimore Sun

All along, they had been so relaxed.

So when it came time for Team O’Neill’s horse to make his charge — a historic one — the colt moved forward almost nonchalantly.

I’ll Have Another glided past Bodemeister to win the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, setting up a chance at the first Triple Crown since 1978.

Good luck to you iLL have another in the preakness I am a great fan of yours I was there at the kentucky derby win you won and I bet some money on you I knew you were going to win just like you will win the preakness and bellmont LOVE YOU GUYS GREAT RACE KEEP IN TOUCH…

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